Puppy and Adolescent Dog Training
Puppyhood is more than just teaching tricks. It is about building a foundation of confidence and trust that lasts a lifetime. Let me help you navigate the chaos with kindness.
This video highlights three foundational skills for raising a puppy: building a positive association with handling, teaching them to settle, and encouraging problem-solving.
What's the one piece of advice I'd give to new puppy parents? This video invites engagement and community support for those starting their puppy journey.
Don't wait until your puppy is fully vaccinated to start socialization. This video explains the critical socialization period and how to safely expose your puppy to new experiences.
Socialization is crucial in the first 16 weeks. This post explains that a lack of positive experiences can lead to fear and anxiety later in life.
This video shows how not to socialize a puppy, pointing out the stressful body language of a puppy being approached incorrectly by a stranger. It's a lesson in advocating for your pup.
Help your nervous puppy feel comfortable around new people by letting them choose when to say hi. This video shows a puppy cautiously but curiously approaching a stranger on her own terms.
Puppies can get easily overexcited. This video demonstrates the "engage-disengage" game to build neutrality around other dogs from a safe distance.
About this collection
Many puppy parents panic when their friendly dog suddenly becomes fearful or reactive at around six months. This is often an adolescent fear period rather than a permanent behavioral issue. Instead of correcting them, I teach you how to manage their environment and provide the steady reassurance they need to regain confidence. My sessions focus on these development leaps, helping you distinguish between typical puppy growing pains and behaviors that need a structured modification plan.
Raising a puppy or adolescent dog in a city like Delhi or Gurgaon brings unique challenges. The constant noise, traffic, and bustle can overwhelm a young dog. My work is not about forcing your dog into obedience, but about helping them navigate this environment with you as their anchor.
Moving Beyond Basic Commands
While sit and stay are useful, they are not enough for a well-adjusted adult dog. My programs focus on real-life skills: managing over-excitement, teaching bite inhibition, and mastering loose-leash walking. We address the 'why' behind the behavior—whether it is boredom, pain, or a need for agency—so we can provide the right solution.
The Adolescent Challenge
It is common to feel like your once-obedient puppy has suddenly forgotten everything. This is the adolescent phase, and it is a critical time to be patient. We avoid harsh corrections, leash jerks, or intimidation tactics, as these only break the bond you have worked so hard to create. Instead, we use positive reinforcement to build a partnership based on clear communication.
Setting Up For Success
Whether we are working on potty training schedules that actually stick, or desensitizing your puppy to city sounds and new people, my goal is to give you the tools to handle the day-to-day. We look at your home setup, your walk routine, and your daily interactions to reduce stress for both you and your dog. Let us move away from 'fixing' problems and start building a life where your dog feels understood and capable.
Kirti Tripathi
I am Kirti. I learned the hard way with my own dogs, Candy and Russel, that harsh corrections do not build partnership. I help you navigate the chaos of puppyhood with science-based tools that actually work for life in the city.
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